English to English Dictionary

Laceration

A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Lackluster

Lacking brilliance, vitality, or effort; disappointing or mediocre.

Ladylove

A woman who is beloved by a man; a sweetheart, girlfriend, or romantic partner.

Laggard

A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

Lairy

Aggressive, rowdy, or prone to picking fights, often while behaving in a loud and obnoxious manner.

Laissez-faire

An economic theory that advocates for minimal government intervention in the affairs of business and the economy.

Laity

The lay people as distinct from the clergy; ordinary church members.

Lake-effect

The meteorological effect produced when cold air moves over a relatively warm body of water, picking up moisture and heat, which then drops as heavy precipitation (often snow) on the leeward shores.

Lamanosphere

A conceptual layer or aspect of the environment, particularly in discussions of ecological or atmospheric phenomena.

Lambada

A fast, sensual Brazilian dance style characterized by close body contact and rapid hip movements.

Lamellar

Consisting of, arranged in, or resembling thin plates, scales, or lamellae.

Lament

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.